Call for tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to SN Pádraig, Lisboduff, 18340A

The Board of Management of SN Pádraig, Lisboduff, 18340A, is seeking proposals for the provision of

Call for tender for the provision of Hot Meals under the School Meals Scheme to SN Pádraig, Lisboduff, 18340A

Scoil Naomh Pádraig Lisboduff

## Summary Scoil Naomh Pádraig Lisboduff is procuring hot meal services for 100 students under the Department of Social Protection’s School Meals Scheme. The contract covers a 36-month period for daily provision during the academic year.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of hot meals for 100 students daily. - Service availability aligned with the school calendar for the full academic year. - Delivery dependent on annual Department of Social Protection (DSP) funding approvals.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility and selection criteria are detailed in the Procurement Document. - Tenderers must comply with standard grounds for exclusion as per the Procurement Document. - No specific qualifications or certifications are explicitly listed in the summary data; refer to the full tender documents for technical requirements.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated Value: €75,000 (excluding VAT). - Submission Deadline: 02 June 2026 at 15:00 IST. - Contract Duration: 36 months. - Framework/DPS: None; this is an open procedure. - Tender Validity: 6 months.

## How to Bid - Submission Method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal is mandatory. - Submission Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8109653 - Language: English. - Key Documents: Review the Procurement Document for selection criteria and exclusion grounds. Additional information requests must be submitted by 26 May 2026.

## Bid Considerations - Funding Risk: Revenue is contingent on annual DSP funding approvals, creating potential budget volatility. - Operational Fit: Suitable for providers with existing capacity in the Border region (IE041) and experience in school catering. - Administrative Load: Requires strict adherence to electronic submission protocols and timely response to information requests. - Competition: Open procedure allows any qualified supplier to bid; GPA coverage ensures international supplier eligibility.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

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